Colleen Harrison | Hearthaven Publishing

How Can Something Be New and Everlasting at the Same Time?

This is a new and an everlasting covenant, even that which was from the beginning. (D&C 22:1) How can something be “new” and “everlasting” at the same time? Isn’t that a paradoxical, even irrational combination of words? I mean, if something is...

Perfect Imperfection!

Keep Coming Back, Perfectionism

The only thing I can do perfectly is admit that I don’t do anything perfect. It has taken years for me to realize that the most recovered thing I can do in all the world is be imperfect “out loud,” in front of others. I have to look the lie of shame right...

Which 5 Minutes Can You Afford to Live Without the Spirit?

Personal Revelation

To those who would say that we are supposed to copy the example of Christ, but we are not to expect personal communication and communion with Him on a frequent or continuous basis, I would ask this question: Which five minutes of your life would you prefer to live...

Personal Revelation Never Stops

Personal Revelation

Who can say too much of the Lord? That was Ammon’s question in Alma 26. My question is, “Who can receive too much from the Lord?” His Spirit never sleeps and is pouring out wisdom and truth every second. How much or how little of it a person receives is 100% up to...

What Does Deliverance Feel Like?

Change of Heart

The inclinations of my heart are changing. From the inside out. It’s not an exercise of willpower. It’s not even a conscious choice. It’s deeper than that. Rather than a thoughtful, deliberate choice, it’s a feeling—of not being interested in my addictions; not being...